Michigan State University Public Health

02/11/2026

A prescription for hope, signed with love ❤️🌱

Dr. Mona Hanna has been named to the 2026 TIME 100 Health, recognizing the individuals who most influenced global health this year for her visionary leadership of Rx Kids

Rx Kids is reimagining a worked where no baby is born into poverty.

Global recognition for world-class leadership. We couldn’t be prouder to see this work honored. 💚✨

Read more: https://time.com/collections/time100-health-2026/7362582/mona-hanna/?filters=leaders

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01/13/2026

Postpartum depression affects nearly 1 in 8 women—but early support can make all the difference. 💚

Michigan State University’s ROSE program is helping parents recognize the signs, seek help sooner and build the tools they need to navigate life after birth. Research shows the program prevents half of postpartum depression cases and is now reaching families across the country.

Learn how the ROSE program is changing lives and expanding nationwide. https://publichealth.msu.edu/news-items/research/676-a-lifeline-for-those-experiencing-postpartum-depression

01/08/2026

Flint is shaping the future of health equity.

MSU Researchers Kent Key and Nadia Abuelezam are leading the way. Their team was awarded 1 of 3 competitive Health Equity Research for Action Coordinating Center grants to co-design national health equity funding mechanisms and research priorities

🔗Learn more at the link in our bio under featured stories

01/07/2026

12/19/2025

From growing up just 10 minutes from Flint to supporting community health through the Nate’s MPH journey has always been person. His work in referrals, mental health resources, and data-driven evaluation reflects a deep commitment to health equity and community-centered change.

Now a proud MPH graduate, Nate is ready to empower communities and help build a healthier, more equitable future starting right here at home. Congratulations Nate!🎉

12/16/2025

On December 16, 2022, Michigan State University created its 1st philanthropically named department.

As we mark three years of the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health, we’re celebrating a model that puts community at the heart of public health — bringing local voices and university experts together as equal partners to create solutions that last.

Thank you to the Charles Stewart for helping make this vision possible and for supporting a Spartan approach to public health rooted in collaboration, trust, and impact.

12/15/2025

A recent webinar led by MSU researchers highlighted the often-overlooked mental-health needs of criminal-legal professionals.

From courts and corrections to probation, parole, and law enforcement, these roles come with high stress and trauma exposure—making strong mental-health supports essential for both workforce well-being and healthier communities.

👉 Read the webinar recap at the link in the comments.

11/05/2025

Spartans at APHA 2025! Together we are making the public’s health a priority. 💚🤍

10/29/2025

New research from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine shows that poverty after prison doesn’t just cause financial stress — it also hurts how people think and make decisions. Lead researcher Jennifer Johnson said that when people return home from incarceration, “they face enormous cognitive and emotional burdens when struggling to meet basic needs.” The findings underscore how economic hardship can make re-entry even more difficult and why smarter, more supportive policies are needed.

10/23/2025

Delicious meets healthy! Check out this pumpkin cheesecake smoothie recipe from the Flint Kids Cook Nutrition Team. Explore more nutrition resources here https://nutrition.publichealth.msu.edu/resources/

10/22/2025

MSU and the Flint community have been awarded a $250,000 grant to strengthen teens' mental health by making services more accessible—delivered in the right place, at the right time, and in a way that aligns with what kids and families need.

10/08/2025

Rx Kids will reach 100,000 more babies in the State of Michigan! 🎉 We are proud to help lead this bold effort to improve health outcomes and economic stability for Michigan families.

Every baby deserves a strong start. 💚

The State of Michigan is investing $270 million to expand Rx Kids, the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash support program.

The college is proud to support Dr. Mona Hanna's tireless efforts to reduce poverty, support moms and give babies a healthier beginning. She is living the mission of serving the people of Michigan!